PLA CULFURE—Sow seed 
one-half inch deep in 
hotbed or greenhouse in 
March or April; when an inch high, put in two 
or three-inch pois. Plant out, late in May. 
450 NEW YORK SPINELESS 
Our superior stock of this popular 
variety produces a large crop of shapely 
purple fruits of liberal size and perfect 
quality. 
The plant is of low growth with a 
vigorous branching habit, strong enough 
to support its massive fruits and com- 
pact enough to economize space. It.is 
very prolific, the plants usually bearing 
8 to 10 immense fruits of superb quality 
before being killed by frost. New York 
Spineless is an ideal exhibition variety. 
It is invariably a prize-winner wherever 
shown. Season 80 days from plant 
setting. 
Price, pkt., 15c;0z., $1.40; 4 Ib., $4.00. 
446 BLACK BEAUTY 
An early variety, handsome, large and 
of great merit; a prolific producer of 
uniformly large, purple-black fruits of 
fine quality, developing with great 
rapidity and ready about two weeks 
earlier than other large sorts. Season 80 
ays. 
Price, pkt., 15c; 0z.,$1.40; 14 lb., $4.00. 
DANDELION 
436 ITALIAN (Ciccoria Catalogna). 
Sometimes called Asparagus Chicory. 
. Resembles Common Dandelion, but its 
leaves are more upright. Season 95 days. 
Price, pkt., 20c; oz., $1.50. 
437 IMPROVED THICK LEAVED. Up- 
right habit; broad, heavy curled leaves. 
Season 65 days. 
Price, pkt. 15c; oz., $1.50. 
THE FOOD GARDEN 
By Lawrence and Edna Blair 
A must if you grow vegetables! Ex- 
plains culture, insect control, harvesting. 
20 double-page line drawings. Price, $2.00 
ann CULTURE — Sow during 
March or April in hotbed or 
cold-frame, cover seed 14 inch, 
transplant 1 foot apart in open ground in 
April or May. For late crop sow in June and 
July and transplant 1 foot apart each way. 
I oz. for 3,000 plants. 
457 GOLDEN HEART SUMMER 
Attractive, very compact plant. As the 
plant develops, the center changes from 
green to a beautiful creamy-yellow, giv- 
ing it a most inviting and appetizing 
appearance, and, in fact, gives the im- 
pression of having been artificially 
blanched. The leaves, which are crisp 
and tender, have a nutty flavor. 
Price, pkt., 20c; oz., 50c; 14 Ib., $1.50. 
454 DEEP HEART FRINGED 
This variety is an entirely new type of 
Endive developed from Full Hearted 
’ Batavian, but is entirely distinct from 
that variety. The plants are of more up- 
right growth than other varieties; the 
outer leaves turn upward, thus reducing 
the possibility of injury from bottom 
rots. The leaves resemble Green Curled 
in color, but are broader, although the 
leaf margins are as deeply cut and curled. 
The hearts are well filled and closely 
packed with numerous well blanched 
fine leaves. The plants of Deep Heart 
Fringed often reach a diameter of about 
12 inches, and a depth of 7 inches or 
more. Season 90 days. 
Price, pkt., 15c¢; oz., 35c; 14 Ib., $1.00; 
Ib., $3.00. 2 
453 BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN 
(Escarolle) 
Has broad, fleshy leaves, forming a large 
heart; makes excellent winter salad. 
It is also boiled as ‘‘greens.’’ Season 90 
days. : 
Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 
Ib., $2.75. 
459 GREEN CURLED 
Green Curled is the best for general use, 
and is easily blanched by covering the 
full-grown plants with boards or pieces 
of slate. Good results come from early 
spring sowing and even better when 
treated asa fallcrop. Make successional 
sowing during July. Season 95 days. 
Price, pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; 14 lb., 95c; 
Ib., $2.75. 
FLORENCE FENNEL 
967 The Popular Italian Finocchio. It 
makes an excellent salad and is also 
boiled for use as a vegetable. -The 
flavor is sweet, spicy and very distinct. 
It should be sown between July 15th 
and August ist. Season 95 days. 
Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 50c; 14 lb., $1.50. 
14 Ib., 95c; 
WHITE VIENNA 
KOHL-RABI 
Kal CULTURE—If wanted for use in 
late fall or early winter, sow one- 
half inch deep early in June-and 
transplant middle of July, 2 feet apart in rows 
2 feet apart. If needed for spring use, sow in 
Abril. 1 oz. for 2,000 plants or 150 feet drill. 
* 464 DWARF CURLED 
or BLUE SCOTCH 
Henderson’s Special Selected Dwarf 
Largely grown for supplying ‘‘greens’’ 
during the fall, winter and spring; 
also used small, like spinach; also use- 
ful in garnishing. The plants are hardy 
above zero; frost improves the quality. 
The leaves are very large, deeply curled 
and fringed, and of that desirable rich 
bluish green color; the plants are of 
very dwarf, even growth, the leaves 
hugging the ground, so that they are 
not broken off by heavy, wet snow. 
Season 60 days. 
Price, pkt., 15c; 0z., 50c; 14 
ib., $4.00. 
467 DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH 
The leaves are very large, deeply curled 
and fringed, and of a desirable rich 
bright green color. The plants are of 
very dwarf even growth. Season 60 
days. 
Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; 14 Ib., $1.50; 
Ib., $4.00 
469 SIBERIAN. ‘Green, curly leaves; ten- 
der and of delicate flavor. Season 65 
days. 
Price, pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; 14 Ib., $1.00; 
Ib., $2.75, 
KOHL-RABI 
CULTURE OF KOHL-RABI—Seeds may be 
started in the hotbed or cold-frame during February 
or March and plants set out 1 foot apart in rows 2 
feet aparl in April or May, or sowings may be made 
in the open ground where the plants are to grow in April 
orMay and for fall use in July. Cover the seeds 44 inch. 
1 oz. for 2,000 plants. 
* 473 EARLY SHORT-LEAVED WHITE 
VIENNA 
A singular variety of Cabbage with a Turnip- 
like bulb which forms immediately-above the 
ground. It is extremely tender and partakes of 
the flavor of both Turnip and Cabbage. The 
bulbs are large enough to be eaten in from 10 
to 12 weeks from sowing, and as they are 
more tender and delicately flavored before 
full maturity, it is advisable to make successive 
sowings. Season 55 days. 
Price, pkt., 15c; oz., $1.00; 14 Ib., $2.75. 
475 EARLY PURPLE VIENNA 
The outside color is purple; flesh white and 
delicate. Season 60 days 
Price, pkt., 15c; 0z., $1 .00; % Ib., $2.75. . 
% Recommended for Quick Freezing 
Ib., $1.50; 
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Henderson’s Booklet, ‘‘Salads, Growing and Blanching,”’ tells how to grow salad plants; how to force Witloof Chicory, 
Endive, etc., sent free if requested when ordering. ; 
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